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Category: Tallaght
Parents of autistic children ‘left struggling’ because of shortage of funding by HSE for services
By Mary DennehyAUTISM services in Tallaght have this week been described by parents as “practically non-existent”, with one mother telling The Echo ...
Residents fight back against plans to build a 100-bed nursing home
By Mary DennehyAN APPEAL has this week been drafted against planning permission granted for a 100-bed nursing home and day-care centre in ...
Bereaved families slam cemetery thieves
By Mary DennehyBEREAVED families are calling on South Dublin County Council to introduce CCTV at Bohernabreena Cemetery, in an attempt to curtail ...
Firhouse residents proved right over sewage problem
By Maurice GarveyWORKS have been carried out by South Dublin County Council engineers to repair a connection manhole in Firhouse – whilst ...
Homeless family finally get accommodation in Tallaght
By Mary DennehyA HOMELESS family faced with a daily, five-hour round trip to school are this week looking forward to September 1, ...
Over 10,000 local families struggle to meet school costs
By Mary DennehyMORE than 10,000 struggling families across Tallaght and Clondalkin are being supported by St Vincent de Paul (SVP) with back-to-school ...
Locals claim double gold win at World Skills event
By William O'ConnorTALLAGHT’S Ros Wynne and Ratchcoole's Alina Sile won gold medals for Team Ireland at this year’s WorldSkills competition in Brazil. ...
Did you miss any of the main stories from the last week? Right this way…
By Simon WalshThis week Gardaí were accused of “copping out” of tackling anti-social behaviour at Le Fanu Park by irate residents at ...
Local crime writer to release fourth novel
By Mary DennehyAWARD-winning Bohernabreena crime writer Louise Phillips is launching her fourth gripping psychological thriller this September, so be prepared for another ...
Tallaght Aerodrome photos on show
By Mary DennehyWHILE eating your Whopper Meal in Burger King on the Belgard Road, it’s hard to imagine that where you’re sitting ...